Little Big Town‘s Kimberly Schlapman has confirmed that her brother-in-law, Thomas Allen Schlapman, was killed in a motorcycle accident the night before Thanksgiving. The singer took to Facebook to thank fans for the support, and to explain more about a story first reported by numerous Nashville and Lynchburg, Va. area news outlets.

WTVF-TV reports that Thomas Allen Schlampan was riding his bike in Franklin, Tenn. when a silver Infiniti driven by Gregory Powers crossed the center line and struck him head-on. Powers was charged with vehicular homicide and failure to maintain a lane. At the time, police were still waiting for the results of blood alcohol tests to confirm their suspicion that Powers was driving under the influence.

Last Wednesday, Nov 21, my brother-in-law was killed by a drunk driver. He had come to Nashville from Virginia to visit us for Thanksgiving, which is our long-standing family tradition. He is married & has a 9 year old little girl. This is a part of life that one never imagines or plans for. It has been very difficult to accept. Allen Schlapman was an amazing father, husband, brother & son. We will miss him so much. I have been deeply touched by all your well-wishes & prayers. Thank you. God has proven himself faithful to us & has given us great peace amidst this horrible tragedy. Kimberly

The Tennessean reports that Powers was out on bond on DUI and vehicular assault charges stemming from a July incident, in which he allegedly hit an employee of the Pond Bar with his car and then drove away. After the Nov. 21 crash, he remains in jail on $250,000 bond.

The News and Advance of Thomas Allen Schlapman’s hometown of Lynchburg, Va. reports that the 45-year-old leaves behind a wife, mother and daughter. His funeral was held last Tuesday (Nov. 27) in Lynchburg. Little Big Town announced on Nov. 26 that they’d be rescheduling shows that week due to a loss in the immediate family.

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